24/7 station parking with free first 30 mins and EV fast chargers
Station Road Parking is a council-operated tarmac surface lot on Station Road, serving Swindon railway station and surrounding commercial properties. The lot provides 90 marked bays, including six Blue Badge spaces near the pedestrian underpass and two motorcycle bays. It operates 24/7; pay-and-display charges are £1.50 per hour (capped at £6.00 per day) via machines accepting contactless and coins; the first 30 minutes are free for rail users. LED floodlights illuminate all aisles until 1 am, and 24-hour CCTV covers entry points and pedestrian walkways. Pedestrian exits lead directly to station platforms (50 m), taxi rank (80 m), bus interchange (150 m), and adjacent café. Two 22 kW EV fast chargers are available for £0.35 per kWh via QR code, prioritized for rail ticket holders. During peak commuter hours and special events at the county ground, capacity is reduced by 20 %; dynamic signage directs overflow to Harding Street Car Park (0.4 km). Maintenance crews repaint bay lines monthly and clear litter daily.